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Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Feb 2021 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS). This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and took place in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was officially closed on 15 January 2021, and the resulting contract, valued at £94,940, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on 28 January 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1 February to 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in market research and consultancy services. Companies that focus on energy audits and could offer insights on net zero initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The emphasis on understanding market dynamics related to net zero audits offers a chance for innovation and growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) eager to expand their services in the climate action sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net zero audits - state of the market and potential to drive action

Notice Description

** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 15th January 2021 at 11:00. Brief Description of Requirement This project will provide BEIS with information on the current market for net zero audits and possible options for including an additional net zero audit element to the existing ESOS scheme. It will also look at the impacts on the energy audit market and on ESOS participants of including this new element within the scheme, including business benefits, how to encourage behaviour change within the scheme and likelihood of changing behaviour. Additional information: ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-daa894bb-a09f-4414-962f-99e6d9374eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e9a8bd-9774-42ad-90b1-e93464ccd510
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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